200-201 Network Intrusion Analysis Practice Question
During an incident response, an analyst extracts a file from a PCAP using Wireshark's 'Export Objects' feature. The file contains shellcode that uses NOP sleds and encodes a reverse shell command. Which Cyber Kill Chain phase does this file represent?
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Why each option matters
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Delivery
The file contains shellcode and is extracted from network traffic, indicating it was delivered to the target. This aligns with the delivery phase.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Installation
Why it's wrong here
Installation occurs after exploitation; the file may not yet be installed.
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Actions on Objectives
Why it's wrong here
This is later in the kill chain; the file is being delivered.
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Delivery
Why this is correct
The file was delivered over the network, so it is in the delivery phase.
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Weaponization
Why it's wrong here
Weaponization is the creation of the payload, not the file as seen in transit.
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